Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Derek Jeter hit a home run on the first pitch of his first at-bat after sitting out 12 games due to injury.

Zack Greinke (8-3, 3.49) vs. Andy Pettitte (7-8, 4.39).

DEREK JETER (& the Yankees) are in town! DEREK JETER (& the Yankees) are in town! Although they're in fourth place in their division, DEREK JETER (& the Yankees) don't figure to roll over for the Dodgers. Newly (re)acquired Alfonso Soriano adds some punch, and there's always the estimable Mariano Rivera to contend with.

After an unsatisfying two-game split in New York last month, let's see if the red-hot Dodgers can win a series against DEREK JETER (& the Yankees). "A special ceremonial first pitch is planned," according to the Dodgers...wonder if they're going to ask DEREK JETER to do the honors?

"We told you about Derek's dad is black, and mom is white. He says people don't know if I'm white, black or Spanish. I don't really care. I like who I am, and I can relate to all people. Derek Jeter." —Vin

My mom was three months pregnant with me during the '77 World Series. She waited for 3 hours in a light rain for World Series tickets because my dad was in San Diego on business. He told her not to do it, to stay home and take it easy, but she did it anyway. How could I not be a die-hard fan after that?